This week felt like the midpoint of the fall, with a collective pause in responsibilities and deadlines, a moment to catch my breath before things ramp up for November and December. I took it easy this year in planning the kids’ Halloween costumes: Will was a train conductors (with striped overalls that he’ll wear throughout the year, replacing his now-too-small pair from last year), and Charlotte wearing a flamenco dancer dress that was gifted to her by her aunt after a vacation to Spain (lucky girl!).
The timing felt great, too, because my parents flew into town to spend some time with all of us. My mom joined us for Halloween, where the weather forecast went from rainy and uncomfortable to pleasantly windy (in a spooky way). Then my dad came on Friday for the weekend, where the big event is a half marathon race my sisters and I are running later today.
It’s both restful and busy. Here’s what else I’ve been up to this week:
What I’m Reading this Week
Our” guilty pleasures” could be good for us.
A new study will examine the brains of U.S. women soccer players to determine if players are at risk for CTE, a brain disease found in football players.
Don’t Tell Alison Roman to Chill by The Cut on Tuesdays. I’m also checking out her new cookbook, Nothing Fancy, this week.
This is so frustrating.
What I’m Cooking this Week
Weekly Menu Plan (in case you need ideas or inspiration):
Sunday: beef enchiladas (from Cook It In Your Dutch Oven) with a side salad
Monday: Celebration chicken with sweet potatoes & dates (from Now & Again), birthday cake!
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Halloween: ordered pizza to keep things quick & easy with the family
Friday: Dinner out with my parents at Toscano’s
Saturday: Turkey-pumpkin chili with cornbread
